About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Summary:

Performs cardiac echocardiograms as ordered by the physician.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Includes the following but other duties may be assigned:

Prioritize and evaluate patient orders
Prepares patient and explains procedures to patient; answers questions carefully and completely
Perform diagnostic echocardiogram procedure in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physician
Follow prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
Maintain ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition
Maintain examination rooms and work areas. Order and stock all ultrasound and vascular lab supplies
Maintain accurate department records, reports and files as directed
Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Completion of accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program
RDMS
Experience in cardiovascular pathology
BLS/CPR certification

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs. /day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs. /day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs./day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs./day)

Physical Demand	Required?	Frequency
Standing		Continuously
Sitting		Frequently
Walking		Continuously
Kneeling/Crouching		Rarely
Lifting		Rarely

Echocardiology Tech Competencies

General

Customer Service
Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
Teamwork/Process Focus
Dependability/Punctuality
Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
Quality/Quantity
Initiative
Safety/Housekeeping
Organizational Skills/Time Management
Med/IV
Computer Knowledge/Skills
Procedures
Triage – Phone and Face to Face
Specimen Collection
Assessment Skills
Documentation
Equipment Maintenance

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Echocardiograph Technician - 1202 - PRN